The table given below is showing information about the isotopes of chlorine. Calculate the average atomic mass of chlorine using the given data.

Isotope Atomic Mass % Abundunce

Chlorine - 35 34.96 u 75

Chlorine - 37 36.96 u 25

35.5 u

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37 u

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36 u

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35 u

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Solution

The correct option is A 35.5 u
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